Which of the following supports the hypothesis that men's mating and parenting efforts are traded off against one another?
A) Men's self-perceived mate value is positively correlated with flirting behavior and negatively correlated with attention paid to offspring.
B) Women prefer, as long-term mates, men who are more paternal.
C) Men who are married with children report lower energy levels than single men.
D) Children feel more emotionally close to men who are lower in mate value.

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Men's self-perceived mate value being positively correlated with flirting behavior and negatively correlated with attention paid to offspring suggests that men may prioritize mating efforts over parenting efforts when they perceive themselves as having high mate value.

Which of the Following Supports the Hypothesis That Men's Mating